An Appropriate Intervention to Encourage Food and Fluid Intake in a Hospitalized

question 10

Multiple Choice

An appropriate intervention to encourage food and fluid intake in a hospitalized child is to:

• A)Force child to eat and drink to combat caloric losses.
• B)Discourage participation in noneating activities until caloric intake is sufficient.
• C)Administer large quantities of flavored fluids at frequent intervals and during meals.
• D)Give high-quality foods and snacks whenever child expresses hunger.

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